Classic Search

Classic Search is the service most preferred by our clients. The fee is split into thirds, the first of which is paid upon initiating a contract, the second after three viable candidates have been presented and the final payment after the hire is made.

Reserve Search

Our Reserve Search refers to a contract which involves an exclusive arrangement between you and Steele Executive Search. One-third is paid as an initiation fee and the final two-thirds of the fee are paid upon successful conclusion of said search.

MISSION

To approach every client and every candidate with equal energy and transparency. To think like water, always fluid, moving through all obstacles to find the perfect bond between both entities to ensure success!

VALUES

Integrity –

having a deep guiding principle that transcends monetary remuneration.

Intuition –

an immediate understanding of abstract ideas.

Experience –

knowledge, skills and experience acquired through time.

Here is a sampling of roles we have worked on:

Chief Scientific Officer
SVP / VP of Research
SVP/ VP of Chemistry
SVP / VP of Computational Sciences.
SVP / VP of Biology
SVP / VP of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls)
Senior Director / Director of Chemistry

Senior Director / Director of Biology
Senior Director / Director of Pharmacology
Senior Director / Director of Strategic Alliance
Senior Director / Director of Computational Sciences
Principal Scientist
Scientific Director, Drug Discovery
Sen Dir/Dir Pharmacology

OUR FOUNDER

Paula Kazarosian

Founder, Steele Executive Search

On a hundred acre horse farm, in the rugged mountains of Maine, Paula established Steele Executive Search, a culmination of her gift for connecting talent with opportunity. For the past twenty years, Steele Executive Search has been synonymous with excellence in the field of executive search. Specializing in early-stage drug discovery, her firm excels in identifying top-tier executive talent, shaping the future of innovative biotech endeavors as well as working with established large pharmaceutical companies.

Testimonial

What our customers say

John Hey

CSO Alzeon

Paula is a highly effective and accomplished search professional. She is very responsive, consistent and reliable in all of professional dealings with both candidates and hiring executives. Her excellent communication skills, capabilities and knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry will be a strong asset to those

Christopher Cooper

Senior Director Chemistry at TB Alliance

I entrust Paula with any/all biopharmaceutical executive search opportunities on the East coast. She is extremely well-informed in regard to both candidate capabilities, backgrounds, and position placement requirements. When she has not been able to assist in recruitment activities, she has also willingly directed me

Burton Christensen

(Passed on July 18th 2023)

I was honored to have worked with him and cherish this recommendation he wrote for me and so I continue to add it both as a reminder of the great scientist/person he was and how much I miss his wisdom. “Paula and I have worked

Jennifer Petter

Arrakis Therapeutics, Founder/ CSO

Paula possesses a remarkable depth of knowledge about scientists and executives in the pharmaceutical industry in general and chemistry research in particular. She has always been communicative and candid, showing great insight about candidates and the positions for which they might be appropriate. I have

Folkert Reck

Retired from Novartis

I found a position through Paula. She took great are to find a good fit not only for my qualifications but also for my personality. Throughout the process, Paula was very knowledgeable, always responding very quickly and with insight to my questions and providing helpful

Anthony Romero

Director, Chemistry at ORIC Pharmaceuticals

It was a pleasure working with Paula and is the best experience I have had during a job search. Job searches can be stressful, but Paula transformed it into a unique experience where I can honestly call her a friend. I have worked with many